Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,770, 19,155 and 3,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,770, 19,155 and 3,536 is: 5,304
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,770 : 19,155 = 3,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,770/19,155 = 3,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,770x = 19,155 × 3,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,770x = 67,732,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,732,080/12,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,304
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